The Hong Kong Volunteer Awardees Society (HKVAS), founded in 2009, is a special unit of the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS). The objective is to pool the strength and experience of the "Hong Kong Volunteer Award" winners, and to provide a platform for them to share ideas and experiences, for widespread of volunteerism to the community. HKVAS actively supports AVS in promoting volunteering. It also sets theme of the year's volunteer service, facilitating the members to develop their potentials, and team up to serve the community.